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ELL Endorsement Online

Educators who work with English language learners support their learning in general education classes PreK-12. This add-on license teaches foundational concepts of helping multilingual learners of English to learn academic content at grade level while acquiring social and academic language.

English Language Learner¹ (ELL) Endorsement Online

• Only a summer session and three part-time quarters of study, fully online!
• Meet new Washington State ELL Endorsement requirements (WA House Bill 1541 (RCW 28A.180.040).

Endorsement Highlights

• High demand discipline for educators in Washington State, the US and abroad.
• English language learners comprise 23% of all K-12 learners in Washington State schools and represent 96 language groups.
• Washington State add-on license in English Language Learners.
• 100% online, interactive instruction.
• Learn to develop curriculum, materials, and instruction for English language learners (ELLs) for inclusive and sheltered learning settings in kindergarten-grade 12.
• Focus on highly effective ESL and content-based curricular, instructional and assessment practices that are culturally congruent with diverse speakers of other languages.
• Knowledgeable and experienced faculty who focus on engagement, quality learning and positive learning environments.
• Integration of authentic materials and technology into every course.
• Practical knowledge and instruction development though interactive for experienced educators.
• Investigate second language acquisition theory and cultural patterns.
• Approved by the Professional Education Standards Board.
• Complete coursework in a 12-month period (a WEST-E exam required for endorsement).
• The ELL Endorsement required effective Sept 2019 for all educators teaching ELLs in Washington State to comply with (WA House Bill 1541 (RCW 28A.180.040).

Endorsement Overview

The ELL endorsement for certified teachers is comprised of the following courses that total 18 credits. All courses are offered through Canvas, the university learning management system. Most courses do not have a synchronous online meeting, but some may have optional online synchronous meetings.

Summer Quarter Offering

• EDBL 514 – Introduction to Linguistic Diversity in Education 3 credits
• EDBL 518 – Studies and Problems in Educational Linguistics 3 credits (Summer or Winter)
• EDBL 529 – Methods of Teaching ESL: History, Theories, and Materials 3 credits

Fall Quarter Offering

• EDBL 530 – Sheltering in the Mainstream I: Methods 3 credits

Winter Quarter Offering

• EDBL 518 – Studies and Problems in Educational Linguistics 3 credits (Summer or Winter)
• EDBL 531 – Sheltering in the Mainstream II: Assessment and Resources 3 credits

Spring Quarter Offering

• EDBL 550 – Advanced Literacy Development with Linguistically Diverse Students 3 credits

Endorsement Application Procedure

Please click on the links below to enroll in the ELL Endorsement. Two of the links will have a $40.00 application fee for a total of $80.00.

Please complete the two steps in order, so that you apply first with the Admissions Office and obtain your username, student identification number, and email address. After you have completed the first step, then take the next step to apply with the Office of Teacher Certification. The Office of Teacher Certification will ensure you complete the coursework and WEST-E in English Language Learner and assist you in your application for your add-on license to the State of Washington.

Step 1: Office of Teacher Certification, Endorsement-Only Application

This form enrolls you in the teacher certification endorsement system. It is used to monitor your progress and to report your completion to the state certification office. There is a $40.00 application fee due with the application.

This link takes you to the application form:
https://secure.touchnet.net/C20530_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=83

If you have additional questions about the Teacher Certification application or process, please e-mail teachercertification@cwu.edu.

Step 2: CWU Office of Registrar, Non-matriculated application

This form is for admission to Central Washington University as a non-matriculated student. This implies that you are not seeking a degree from CWU at this time. If you are planning to use these courses for a graduate degree at CWU, please contact your graduate advisor and you will be directed in how to apply as a matriculated student. $40.00 Application fee payable with tuition.

Non-Matriculated Application https://www.cwu.edu/about/offices/registrar/academic-information/forms.php

Look under N for non-matriculated student application

¹English language learners (ELLs) are also referred to as bilingual learners, multilingual learners, or multilingual learners of English. The endorsement in Washington State is still currently called the ELL endorsement. Until this changes, we need to refer to it as such.